The Faith of Elvis, Billy Stanley
The Faith of Elvis, Billy Stanley
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The Faith of Elvis
A Story Only a Brother Can Tell

Author: Billy Stanley, Kent Sanders

Narrator: Webb Wilder

Unabridged: 6 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 10/04/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Includes an audiobook-exclusive conversation between author Billy Stanley, his brother David Stanley, and writer Kent Sanders!Behind the glamour and the crowds. Beyond the movies and the records. Apart from all who knew him, wanted to know him, or just wanted to be near him.Billy Stanley knew Elvis Presley as a brother—and as a man of deep faith.From the day Billy Stanley arrived at Graceland and received a bear hug from the King of Rock and Roll to the last conversation they ever had, one thing stayed the same: Elvis’s passion for sharing God’s love with as many people he could.In The Faith of Elvis,Billy illuminates Elvis’s Christian journey—from the notes Elvis made in his beloved Bible to his struggles with sin as his fame increased to his remarkable generosity toward fans and movie stars alike.Through this first-hand account, you will findtouching family stories of the Elvis that pop culture doesn’t know;a keen look into how Elvis intricately wove his faith into every part of his life;insights into the ups-and-downs the four brothers experienced while at home and on the road together; andexamples of Elvis’s profound influence on others—from those closest to him to his cherished fans and, ultimately, the world at large. Here you will find your own faith strengthened and your heart turned more toward heaven—or as Elvis would say, toward the only true King.A discussion guide and photo insert are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Billy Stanley

Billy Stanley is a New York Times bestselling author and the stepbrother of Elvis Presley. As one of the singer’s trusted confidants, Stanley witnessed Elvis’s faith in action firsthand. A successful salesman and former airplane mechanic, Stanley and his wife, Liz, live in Memphis, Tennessee, just a few miles from Graceland.

Reviews

Goodreads review by *TUDOR^QUEEN* on August 06, 2022

3.5 I've owned/read many Elvis books over the decades. He's one of my passions to read about, because he's such an interesting and multi-faceted personality. I was lucky enough to visit Graceland in 2019 to get up close and personal with all the things I read about. I was surprised to see this author......more

Goodreads review by Cathryn on October 10, 2022

This was my first Elvis biography and I really enjoyed reading about his strong faith. I thought he seemed a compassionate and generous man. He was a human man - broken yet striving for Christlikeness. Quite a few YouTube nights listening to his gospel songs. Such a beautiful, soul-touching voice! T......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on August 04, 2022

The Faith of Elvis by Billy Stanly was an interesting book. When someone passes away, a lot of stories come out about the bad things about the person who is no longer able to defend themselves. This book is the complete opposite. All words and opinions are my own. I was given a complimentary copy of......more

Goodreads review by Dona's on October 28, 2023

Full review on my blog! Thank you to the author and publisher for inviting me to review this wonderful biography and for providing me an advance hardback copy of ᴛʜᴇ ғᴀɪᴛʜ ᴏғ ᴇʟᴠɪs. I found my audio copy on Libby. All views are mine. Opening quote: [Elvis] said..., "It is not a sin to be rich, but......more

Goodreads review by Sara on February 23, 2023

Inspirational & Uplifting If you’re an Elvis fan and feel like you have heard it all, you are in for a real treat with this book. Elvis’s Gospel recordings are a treasure he left his fans as a way to share his personal faith. He said the best way to share the Bible was simply to sing it. Despite his......more

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